Fortis foes' petitions could lead to savings

6:51 AM,
Aug. 2, 2013

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That's the prospect contained in petitions recently filed with the state Public Service Commission in the wake of the takeover of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. by Fortis Inc. of Canada.

First, a commission spokesman said, the company and other parties in the acquisition case must have the opportunity to reply to the petitions by three opponents of the deal, which was consummated June 27. ...